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It’s Not Malt’s Fault!
Despite a strong Canadian barley harvest estimated at 9.7 million tonnes, widespread late-season rainfall has significantly reduced malting quality. Selectable malting barley supplies are forecast below 2 million tonnes, compared to 3 million tonnes last year, with pre-harvest sprouting and germination concerns pushing more barley into feed markets.
Limited malting supplies are supporting higher premiums, while additional feed barley availability could pressure prices, particularly following recent declines in U.S. corn values.
Globally, China remains the largest barley importer, with purchases projected at 13 million tonnes in 2026-27. However, overall global import demand is expected to decline from approximately 35 million tonnes to just over 30 million tonnes as production recovers in several importing regions.
Market Outlook: Canadian malting barley premiums could remain firm due to quality shortages, while feed barley faces greater competition and softer international demand. Quality testing, germination results and access to suitable buyers will be increasingly important in determining marketing opportunities for Prairie grower
Source: Adapted and summarized from “Canadian malting barley in short supply in 2026-27,” by Sean Pratt, The Western Producer, October 19, 2026.
Original article:Canadian malting barley in short supply in 2026-27
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $6.09/L
Glufosinate 150: $5.09/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
Diquat 240: $7.99/L
Liquid H: $1.80/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
Company Directory & Locations
Calgary Head Office
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: Suite 2800, 150 – 9th Ave SW, Calgary AB
Phone:1.844.324.7778
Email: info@johnstonsgrain.com
Maple Creek, SK Facility (Warehouse & Retail Location)
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: 7218 SK-21, Maple Creek, SK
Manager and Sales Lead: Terry Sunderland
Phone: 1.639.574.0116
Email:terry@johnstonsgrain.com
Crop Protection
Calgary Northeast (Calgary Office): Garrett Forster – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary South (Calgary Office): Kurt Paskal – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Edmonton, AB Area: Devan Launer – (780) 239-4786 (devan@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
Southwest-Sask: Randy Adrian – (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Sask & Mb: Karlee Stanhope – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsrgrain.com)
Grain Brokerage
Garrett Forster | Sr Grain Broker – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Kurt Paskal | Sr Grain Broker – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Karlee Stanhope | Sr Grain Broker – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsgrain.com)
Carli Miller | Jr Grain Broker – (1833) 324-7778 (carli@johnstonsgrain.com)
Agronomists
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778 ( deepak@johnstonsgrain.com)
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Regenerative Agronomy
Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (403) 632-6066 (frank@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Oats | #4CW, total quality specs as per submitted sample,… | $4.10/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 925 Mt | Carlyle, SK | 10/19/26 – 03/31/27 |
| 2026-10-19 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, 2.5% wheat | $6.05/bu FOB Farm | Approx gross 176mt (4lds x 44mt) | Milo, AB | 01/01/27 – 03/31/27 |
| 2026-10-19 | Red Lentils | #2 or Better | $0.25/lb FOB Farm | Approx Gross 440mt (10lds x 44mt) | Milo, AB | 10/20/26 – 11/30/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,541MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Oats | – | Feed | CAD $250.00 / MT | 43 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-11-30 | Delivered | Alix, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $268.70 / MT | 860 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-12-31 | FOB Farm | Castor, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Triticale | – | Feed | CAD $250.00 / MT | 160 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-11-30 | Delivered | Lloydminster, SK, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $300.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Corn | Yellow | No. 2 | CAD $5.90 / BU | 440 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-11-30 | FOB Farm | Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $298.00 / MT | 1032 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Triticale | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 860 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-02-28 | Delivered | Wainwright, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $283.00 / MT | 1320 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-30 | FOB Farm | Carseland, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $315.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2027-07-01 | 2027-07-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $278.50 / MT | 176 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-31 | FOB Farm | De Winton, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 3,783MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4051
CAD into USD:$0.7116
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $228.900
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $66.475
Oil (WTI): $101.70
Oil (WCS): $68.54
Gold: $4,147.34
Silver: $58.07
Bitcoin: $82,968.00
Ethereum: $2,457.80
Daily Joke
What snack never gets mad? Pickles, They’re cool as a cucumber.
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (November-December) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.25-$5.55 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.00-$5.15 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.05-$5.20 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Regina, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.85-$5.00 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Nov: $298
Dec: $298
Jan-Mar27: $300
Apr-June: $313
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu
Delivered November
Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm November
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Jan 2027 Futures: $795.30
Mar 2027 Futures: $806.10
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
November-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.30-$0.32/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Nov-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $461-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $476-2
May 27′ Futures: $484-4
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
November: $298
December: $298
January: $306
February: $308
March: $311
April: $319
May: $319
June:$322
Basis Contracts Available*
BEANS
Black Beans
Call for bid
Cranberry Beans
Call for bid
Great Northern Beans
Call for bid
Fababeans
Call for bid
Pinto Beans
Call for bid
FLAX
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $17.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm SK | Nov-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Nov-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Nov -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.27-$0.29/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1,#2 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Small Greens (Estons | 2026 Crop Year)
#1 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#2 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.15-$0.16/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.13-$0.15/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.26/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $385-0
Mar 2027 Futures: $393-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75/bu
Delivered Nov-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
SOY FREE
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Oct–Nov
Alberta
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $9.50-$10.25/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: $9.50-$10.00
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Note: Please note that we are seeing elevated levels of ergot in the 2026 crop. Please notify your broker of any ergot or other degrading factors and provide grading sheets, photos, or sample results when available to help ensure accurate pricing and avoid surprises at delivery.
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$16.00-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Jan 27′ Futures: $1262-2
Mar 27′ Futures: $1272-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0%
$10.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
October-November
#1 CWRS 13.5%
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
October-November
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
October
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
FOB Farm or Delivered AB Facility
Nov-Dec
#1 CWAD (Durum)
$8.50-$9.00/Bu
FOB Farm Southeast SK
Nov-Dec
#1 CWAD | Call for Full Specs
$8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm MB |Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
$8.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Nov-Dec
Feed Wheat
Call For Bid
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Nov-Dec
Triticale
Call For Bid
Nov-Dec
In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston
